The third installment in Nancy Springer’s young adult mystery series features the intrepid younger sister of the famed Sherlock Holmes. This particular volume finds the teenage sleuth embroiled in a new case involving missing persons and coded messages, requiring her sharp wit and resourceful nature to unravel the secrets within.
This novel contributes significantly to the growing body of Sherlock Holmes-inspired literature, offering a fresh perspective through its focus on a female protagonist within the familiar Victorian setting. It provides young readers with an engaging mystery while also exploring themes of independence, family dynamics, and societal expectations placed upon women during that era. The series, and this volume in particular, has garnered popularity for its strong female lead and fast-paced plots, even inspiring a successful film adaptation.
